Atmospheric Buildings in Watercolour – Nicholas Poullis

Description

A comprehensive and practical guide to painting watercolour buildings with atmosphere, character and accuracy, from renowned artist Nicholas Poullis.

Painting buildings is about more than faithfully describing the architecture, successful watercolour paintings must also contain character, ambience and a sense of place. In this clearly explained and highly visual guide, master artist Nicholas Poullis shows you how to harness classic watercolour techniques to achieve paintings that are both accurate and inspiring. It is a masterclass of insight, technique and inspiration, for confident beginner and intermediate-level artists looking to discover key watercolour techniques as well as more experienced painters looking to hone their skills.

• Tackle essential technical aspects including light, composition, perspective and drawing.
• Overcome the challenges of balance, simplification and crucially how to avoid overworking.
• Discover dozens of Nicholas’s inspirational artworks.
• Follow 6 inspiring and varied stage-by-stage projects.
• Develop your knowledge with skill-building tips and ideas scattered throughout.
• Gain the confidence and conviction to apply the techniques you learn to painting your own favourite buildings.

https://www.searchpress.com/book/9781800920422/atmospheric-buildings-in-watercolour

Review
This is such an inspiring book!  From the beautiful cover and throughout the book there are so many examples of how to use watercolours successfully.

The comprehensive content includes the following:
Foreword by Dr Sally Bulgin 
Introduction 
Materials and equipment 
The painting session 
Pure watercolour techniques 
Choosing a subject 
Simplification 
Cathar Bridge – step-by-step 
Drawing and perspective 
Watermill – step-by-step 
Shady Corner – step-by-step 
Painting light 
Market Hall, Early Morning – step-by-step 96
The order of painting 
Market Hall interior – step-by-step 
How to develop your painting 
Ancient bridge – step-by-step 
Afterword

What we particularly like is the helpful narrative provided by Nicholas as he guides the reader through the different examples within the book.

The step-by-step examples are particularly illuminating, encouraging artists to explore different techniques in a way that will inspire any aspiring artist to both follow the guided practice, but then to also pursue their own opportunities to paint en plein air.
Whether you are new to watercolour painting, or more experienced, the experience, enthusiasm and sheer joie de vivre shared by Nicholas will lift your watercolour painting to new heights!

Uplifting, inspiring, a wonderful masterclass!
Highly Recommended! One of our favourite art books of 2024!

https://www.nicholas-poullis.com/
Atmospheric Buildings in Watercolour by Nicholas Poullis is published by Search Press